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Anquan Boldin: Torrey Smith to 49ers a 'done deal'

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(3/10/2015)49ers wide receiver Anquan Boldin told CBSSports.com Senior Fantasy Writer Jamey Eisenberg that Torrey Smith to San Francisco is a "done deal." Boldin also revealed that he helped recruit Smith to the 49ers this offseason. The signing won't become official until the league calendar opens at 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday.

Smith, 26, hauled in 213 catches for 3,591 yards and 30 touchdowns during his time with the Ravens. He logged one 1,000-yard plus season in 2013. He recorded a single-season best 11 touchdowns in 2014.

Cardinals' Anquan Boldin makes the most of his limited chances

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(12/28/2014)San Francisco wideout Anquan Boldin didn't catch many balls Week 17, but still made a difference.

Boldin hauled in just two passes, but picked up a team-high 81 yards. Most of that came on a 76 yard scoring strike in the first quarter. Boldin managed to break free in the middle of the field as Colin Kaepernick scrambled to buy himself some time. Boldin caught the ball about 10 yards past the line of scrimmage, but managed to outrun the defense to the end zone for the score. He would catch a 5 yard pass to begin the second quarter, but that was it.

With the performance, Boldin went over 1,000 receiving yards for the sixth time in his career. He finished with 83 receptions for 1,062 yards and five touchdowns.

49ers WR Anquan Boldin catches seven passes vs. Chargers

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(12/21/2014)49ers wide receiver Anquan Boldin recorded a team-high seven receptions on nine targets for 61 yards in his team's 38-35 overtime loss to the Chargers in Week 16.

Boldin managed more than half of the team's receiving production Saturday, as the other San Francisco players combined for only 53 yards on eight receptions, though rookie Bruce Ellington did managed to catch a touchdown.

Boldin had his best performance since a nine-catch, 137-yard breakout in Week 12. He's racked up 81 receptions for 981 yards with four touchdowns going into a Week 17 matchup with the Cardinals, a team for which he played from 2003 to 2009. He'll be looking to secure his seventh career 1,000-yard performance in the season finale.

49ers WR Michael Crabtree misses practice Wednesday

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(12/17/2014)49ers wideout Michael Crabtree did not practice Wednesday due to a knee injury, reports CSNBayArea.com. Crabtree, who has not cleared 60 receiving yards since Week 11, isn't believed to be seriously hurt.

He's scheduled to play the Chargers on Saturday night. If Crabtree can't go, it could mean increased targets for fellow starter Anquan Boldin.

49ers' Anquan Boldin does little Week 15

Boldin caught two passes, gaining 23 yards. The entire 49ers' receiving core had a tough time getting open during the contest. Boldin actually finished second on the team with four targets. He'll look for more Week 16 against the Chargers.

49ers' Anquan Boldin pulls in four passes

Boldin didn't have a strong game, but still finished second on the team with 54 receiving yards. He was one of the two options Colin Kaepernick could depend on, as Boldin received nine targets. San Francisco's offense had a tough time getting anything done, so the entire receiving core was left with lackluster performances.

Boldin will look for more Week 15 against the Seahawks.

49ers' pass catchers share very small pie in loss vs. Seahawks

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(11/28/2014)There wasn't much offense to go around for the 49ers' wide receivers and tight ends in the team's 19-3 loss to the Seahawks in Week 13, with wide receiver Steve Johnson leading the receiving unit with three catches for just 28 yards.

Running back Carlos Hyde led the team with 38 receiving yards, but there was simply no offense to speak of for the 49ers on Thanksgiving. Wide receiver Anquan Boldin caught three of his five targets for just 18 yards, while teammate Michael Crabtree managed just 10 yards on three catches of his own. Tight end Vernon Davis kicked in two receptions for 13 yards.

The 49ers will hope for a big bounce-back performance in Week 14 against the Raiders.

Anquan Boldin helps lead 49ers to win against Washington

by Sean d'Oliveira | CBSSports.com

(11/23/2014)49ers wide receiver Anquan Boldin had a productive day to help lead the 49ers to a 17-13 victory over Washington Sunday.

Boldin was targeted a team-high 12 times and caught nine passes for 137 yards. Boldin had the play of the game on the 49ers’ first possession when he hauled in a 30-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Colin Kaepernick. The 137 receiving yards marked the first time Boldin had eclipsed more than 100 receiving yards in a game this season.

The 49ers play Seattle Week 13.

49ers WR Anquan Boldin has scoring streak snapped at two games

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(11/16/2014)49ers wide receiver Anquan Boldin totaled five catches for 53 yards during a 16-10 win Week 11 at N.Y. Giants. His longest catch went 16 yards and he was targeted six times.

Boldin had his scoring streak snapped at two games Sunday. He had a touchdown in three of his previous four games. The 49ers are back in action Week 12 vs. Washington.

Anquan Boldin clearly the top option

Boldin, who was held out of the end zone in each of the first five games of the season, scoring for the third time in four games Sunday. He added six catches for 95 yards, his third 90-plus yard game in that span.

Boldin is clearly the top option in the 49ers' passing game, though it took a while for the hierarchy to establish itself. He has 50 Fantasy points over the last four games, and will look to keep it up in Week 11, with a matchup against a Giants pass defense that ranks among the 10 stingiest in the league when it comes to slowing down opposing wide receivers.

Anquan Boldin leads 49ers in receptions during Week 10 victory

Boldin was targeted a team-high 15 times, hauling in six receptions for 95 yards and one touchdown. Bolden scored on a 15-yard reception in the second quarter.

Anquan Boldin the only thing reliable for 49ers

by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer

(11/3/2014)Wide receiver Anquan Boldin was about the only 49er to reprise his Week 6 performance against the same opponent in Week 9, catching six passes for 93 yards and a touchdown against the Rams. He had seven catches for 94 yards and a touchdown three weeks earlier.

Of course, the 49ers won that game 31-17 and lost this one 13-10, which makes the repeat performance all the more impressive. He did it on a day nothing when went right for the 49ers.

After looking like he'd play second fiddle to Michael Crabtree earlier in the year, Boldin has emerged as quarterback Colin Kaepernick's preferred target, averaging 5.8 catches for 74.2 yards in his last five games. Crabtree, meanwhile, has become something like a third wheel to both him and Steve Johnson.

Boldin may not have much big-play potential, but as a consistent part of the 49ers' passing game, he's a decent third wide receiver in standard 12-team leagues.

Anquan Boldin leads 49ers receivers in Week 9 loss vs. Rams

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(11/2/2014)49ers wide receiver Anquan Boldin was featured in the passing game Sunday, recording a team-high six receptions and 93 yards while scoring the offense's only touchdown in his team's 13-10 loss to the Rams in Week 9.

Boldin drifted past the coverage as quarterback Colin Kaepernick scrambled on a second-quarter play, snagging a pass while wide open at the 10-yard line and racing into the end zone for the 27-yard score. It's the second time in three weeks he's managed to deliver at least 90 yards and a touchdown.

The rest of the team's passing attack was largely held at bay in the loss, with Steve Johnson catching three passes on five targets for 41 yards and Michael Crabtree managing just 40 yards while grabbing five of his nine targets. Tight end Vernon Davis could only deliver two catches for 19 yards on three targets, and no other receiver caught more than one pass.

The 49ers will hope to bounce back in Week 10 when they head to New Orleans to square off with the Saints.

Steve Johnson: 49ers receivers aren't a 'bunch of pansies'

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(10/30/2014)49ers wide receiver Steve Johnson has played the role of star receiver in the past and has had pretty good success in the role, totaling more than 1,000 yards in three straight seasons from 2010-12 with the Bills.

Johnson, though, is content with the situation. His focus is helping the 49ers make the playoffs, which would result in Johnson's first playoff appearance in his seven-year career.

"No frustration at all," he said, per CSNBayArea.com. “"(The) only sense of frustration is being a competitor, you know, wanting to do more. But it ain’t like there’s a bunch of pansies in front of me.

"It’s cool to a certain extent. When we get in those situations, in the heat of the moment, of course, I’m a warrior. I’m ready to go out there. We got great guys out there on the field. You can’t be frustrated. It’s not going to look right."

Hard to trust any 49ers receivers right now

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(10/20/2014)Though the 49ers have moved the ball well through the air this season, it hasn't led to much consistent success for their wide receivers, and that may not change much moving forward.

Anquan Boldin leads the team in yards, but has reached double figures in Fantasy scoring just once this season, in Week 6. He had 50 yards to finish third on the team in Week 7's blowout loss to the Broncos, behind both Steve Johnson and Brandon Lloyd. In fact, Lloyd and Johnson are both averaging more than 40 yards receiving per game, despite routinely finishing third and fourth on the team in snaps played among wide receivers.

The elephant in the room is Michael Crabtree, who should be the team's best option in the passing game. And yet, he has just seven more yards than Johnson on nearly 20 more targets. Crabtree has never really been a big-play receiver, but there is reason to think his current yards per catch number of 10.1 will rise close to his career mark of 12.7, which would obviously improve his value.

At this point, it is awfully tough to rely on any of the 49ers receivers, even if the team is putting the ball in the air 33.1 times per game, an increase of more than seven from last year. Crabtree might make for a nice buy-low candidate for Fantasy, but there also may not be much room for him to breakout until one or more players takes a back seat.

Anquan Boldin catches seven passes in 49ers' Week 7 loss

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(10/20/2014)49ers wide receiver Anquan Boldin caught seven of his 10 targets for 50 yards in his team's 42-17 loss to the Broncos in Week 7.

Boldin had at least one bad drop in the game and was unable to find much room to work downfield. He came into the week average 12.4 yards per reception but managed just 7.1 YPC against the Broncos. Boldin has collected 39 receptions for 447 yards and one touchdown in seven games. The 49ers have a bye in Week 8 before facing the Rams the following week.

Anquan Boldin emerging as the favorite

by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer

(10/14/2014)With Michael Crabtree slowed by a foot injury, wide receiver Anquan Boldin has been playing a bigger-than-expected role in the 49ers passing game. He led the team in targets for the second straight game Week 6 at St. Louis and was only one off the team lead the week before.

He had the numbers to back up the targets, too, catching seven passes for 94 yards. Quarterback Colin Kaepernick also found him in the back of the end zone in the third quarter, showing a certain level of trust there.

Despite all the targets, this was the first time Boldin scored double-digit Fantasy points in standard CBSSports.com leagues this year. He's more of a possession guy and doesn't have the kind of big-play ability to make him an every-week starter in Fantasy even if he remains the top target over Crabtree.

But sometimes, a possession receiver is the best you can do. With the targets he's been getting, Boldin is a serviceable, if less-than-spectacular, Fantasy play.

Anquan Boldin continues to torment Rams

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(10/14/2014)49ers receiver Anquan Boldin played his 16th career game against the Rams on Monday, and he nearly posted his seventh 100-yard performance against them. Boldin caught seven passes for 94 yards and a touchdown, giving him eight career scores against St. Louis.

Boldin drew a team-high nine targets and has gotten at least six every week. Early in the third quarter, Colin Kaepernick escaped the pocket and lofted a perfect 11-yard throw to Boldin in the back of the end zone. It was Boldin's 66th career touchdown.

Boldin visits the Broncos in Week 7.

Anquan Boldin misses chance at touchdown pass

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(10/5/2014)49ers receiver Anquan Boldin caught a team-high four passes for 72 yards in the win over the Chiefs, but missed an opportunity to throw a touchdown pass. The former high school All-American at quarterback had Michael Crabtree open on a trick play, but underthrew him in the end zone.

Still, it was a nice performance from Boldin, who was targeted a team-high eight times. Boldin plays the Rams in Week 6 on Monday Night Football.

Anquan Boldin leads team with 62 receiving yards

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(9/28/2014)49ers receiver Anquan Boldin caught five of seven targets for a team-high 62 yards in the win over the Eagles. Boldin is up to 21 catches for 231 yards this season, but he has yet to score.

Boldin plays the Chiefs in Week 5.

Steve Johnson complicates 49ers' receiving corps

by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer

(9/25/2014)After looking every bit like the third wide receiver for an offense that can't sustain three wide receivers in Weeks 1 and 2, catching a combined four passes for 39 yards, Steve Johnson came out of nowhere with nine catches for 103 yards Week 3 at Arizona, raising a bunch of questions about the 49ers receiving corps.

The offense still isn't built to sustain three wide receivers, but the only way we can count on any of them in Fantasy is if we figure out who's going to play the biggest role.

Michael Crabtree appears the one safe bet right now. He's had back-to-back good games and is obviously the most talented of the three. Anquan Boldin and Johnson, though, have been as predictable. Boldin had eight catches for 99 yards in Week 1, and Johnson obviously did what he did in Week 3. Incidentally, neither had a big game in Week 2, when quarterback Colin Kaepernick did a fine job spreading the ball to tight ends Derek Carrier and Vernon Davis as well.

Maybe the answer is that the 49ers offense isn't built to sustain even two wide receivers. That's kind of the way I'm leaning right now. In deeper leagues, I'd prefer Boldin just because he plays so many of the team's snaps -- more than Crabtree, even -- but I'm not looking for either him or Johnson on the waiver wire right now.

Anquan Boldin held to less than 40 yards again

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(9/21/2014)49ers wide receiver Anquan Boldin was a perfect 6 for 6 on passes thrown his way Sunday against the Cardinals. However, he only managed 36 receiving yards in a 23-14 loss.

Boldin's longest reception Sunday went for 7 yards. He came into the game averaging 107.3 receiving yards in three career games against Arizona.

Boldin doesn't have a touchdown in three games to open the season. He's been held to less than 40 receiving yards in two straight games. The 49ers are back in action Week 4 vs. Philadelphia.

Anquan Boldin does little with six targets

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(9/15/2014)49ers receiver Anquan Boldin caught two of six targets for 34 yards in the Week 2 loss to the Bears. With Michael Crabtree fully healthy, Boldin has taken a back seat in San Francisco's passing game.

Boldin visits the Cardinals in Week 3.

Anquan Boldin leads the way Week 1

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(9/7/2014)San Francisco wide receiver Anquan Boldin led the way Week 1 against the Cowboys.

Boldin proved to be Colin Kaepernick's favorite target. He caught eight balls for 99 yards during the game. He led the club with nine targets. While Boldin isn't thought of as a big-play receiver, he had the team's longest play of the game, picking up a 37 yard reception in the first quarter.

With the 49ers up by 25, Boldin didn't get many chances during the second half. Boldin had just three catches for 25 yards after halftime. Boldin also managed to come up with an onside kick recovery late in the game.

Boldin will take on the Bears Week 2.

Anquan Boldin looking for a repeat performance Week 1

Boldin proved a lot of doubters wrong last season, posting his best yardage season since 2006. He was a huge part of the 49ers offense, picking up seven scores. Boldin’s impact was felt immediately last season, as he went for 208 yards and a touchdown in his first game with the club.

Boldin could be in for a repeat performance in 2014. The Cowboys boasted one of the worst defenses in the game last season. The team allowed 23.62 Fantasy points to opposing wide receivers. That ranked as the sixth-worst figure in the league.

Things could be even better for Boldin Week 1. After a quiet offseason, Michael Crabtree suddenly appeared on the injury report Wednesday. While Crabtree is expected to play, he could be a bit limited due to the issue. That could open things up for Boldin to dominate. Given the matchup, Boldin is a pretty strong start Week 1.

Anquan Boldin excited for 49ers offense

by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer

(4/3/2014)49ers receiver Anquan Boldin said he's excited for the offense this year with Michael Crabtree coming back at 100 percent. Crabtree missed the first 11 games last year with an Achilles injury.

Boldin said in an interview with CBSSports.com that Colin Kaepernick now has all of his weapons back with Crabtree, Boldin and Vernon Davis. Quinton Patton is expected to take on a bigger role, and the 49ers have an excellent backfield with Frank Gore and the potential of second-year running back Marcus Lattimore, who is coming back from a devastating knee injury at South Carolina in 2012.

"It's going to be big," Boldin said of Crabtree being back. "It's going to be major for us. Toward the end of the season you were able to see a glimpse of what it's like to have me and him on the field at the same time, and then you have Vernon working out of the tight end position. And we have the young guy in Quinton Patton coming along. We were expecting him to play well. With all four of us on the field and Frank coming out of the backfield and getting Lattimore healthy, it's going to be tough. It's going to be a potent offense, and we're looking to make a run this year."

Anquan Boldin never expected to leave 49ers

by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer

(4/3/2014)49ers receiver Anquan Boldin never thought he would leave San Francisco even though he was a free agent this offseason.

Boldin signed a two-year deal worth $12 million with $9 million guaranteed, and he never tested free agency.

"It was a place that I wanted to go back to," Boldin said in an interview with CBSSports.com. "I felt like during my one-year tender there everything fell into place. I was welcomed with open arms. It was a franchise that wanted me there. I fell into a great, great locker room. Some guys that really want to win. Guys that are hungry. Coaches that are hungry. And a fan base that is crazy. It was a place that my family loved as well. They had a great time out there. It was a good fit."

Boldin had a solid season in 2013 when he caught 85 passes for 1,179 yards and seven touchdowns. The catches were his best total since his last season in Arizona in 2009, his yards were his best since 2006 and he last scored seven touchdowns in 2010.

Anquan Boldin signs two-year deal to stay in San Fran

Anquan Boldin deal considered imminent

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(3/3/2014)The 49ers and free agent receiver Anquan Boldin are expected to reach a contract agreement in the next 24 hours, reports ESPN's Ed Werder. Boldin led the team with 85 catches for 1,179 yards and seven touchdowns last year.

Anquan Boldin, 49ers 'closing in on deal'

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(2/23/2014)The 49ers and receiver Anquan Boldin are "closing in" on a new contract, reports ESPN's Adam Schefter. Boldin, 33, led the team with 85 catches for 1,179 yards and seven touchdowns last season.

49ers want Anquan Boldin back but 'there's work to be done'

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(2/20/2014)49ers coach Jim Harbaugh said free agent Anquan Boldin is a big part of the team's 2014 plans at receiver.

“We’re thinking about it a lot,” he said. “There’s a lot to be excited about, a lot to be done at that position and Anquan is No. 1. There’s angst and there’s work to be done.”

Harbaugh said he's encouraged by the talks with Boldin, who caught 85 passes for 1,179 receiving yards and seven touchdowns in his first season with the team.

“The direction is very positive,” Harbaugh said. “It’s not just me who wants Anquan Boldin back. I feel there’s a process. It could be days, weeks, but there’s a process. It’s going in a positive direction from the standpoint of the San Francisco 49ers.”

Boldin is a free agent while Kaepernick still has a year left on the deal he signed as a rookie. If the team were to franchise him next spring the price tag would be around $16 million. That might be a starting point in the team's negotiations.

Harbaugh is signed through the 2015 season. It is believed that Harbaugh will command at least as much as his brother John Harbaugh makes with the Ravens -- $7 million per year.

Boldin, 33, stunned in 2013 with 85 catches for 1,179 yards and seven touchdowns in 2013, his best numbers since his days with the Cardinals.

49ers unlikely to use franchise tag

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(2/11/2014)The 49ers are not expected to use the franchise tag in 2014, reports CSNBayArea.com. Receiver Anquan Boldin and safety Donte Whitner are potential candidates, but the tag does not appear to be a realistic option for them, the report said.

The projected receiver tag of $11.5 million is too high for Boldin, who turns 34 next season, according to the website. And the projected safety tag of $8 million is more than the 49ers want to spend to keep Whitner.

Report: Anquan Boldin most likely back as 49ers' No. 2 wideout

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(2/6/2014)Free agent receiver Anquan Boldin is the most likely candidate to start opposite Michael Crabtree in 2014, reports CSNBayArea.com. The website suggests the 49ers offer Boldin, 33, a two-year deal in the $10 million range with $6 million guaranteed.

San Francisco has second-year wideout Quinton Patton returning, possibly as the No. 3 wideout, and is expected to draft a receiver early, too.

49ers in hunt for 'downfield receiver'

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(2/3/2014)For the 49ers to overtake Seattle, they must find a downfield receiver to complement Michael Crabtree and tight end Vernon Davis, according to the Sacramento Bee. The paper mentions Texas A&M's Mike Evans and Oregon State's Brandin Cooks as potential draft targets.

"Either way, the key is to make the Seattle defense scoot off the line of scrimmage," the paper said.

Report: 75 percent chance Anquan Boldin returns to 49ers

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(1/27/2014)Receiver Anquan Boldin is "vital" to the 49ers, and there's a 75 percent chance the impending free agent re-signs with the team, reports ESPN.com. The website notes that at age 33, Boldin might not generate much interest and the 49ers "might be his best fit."

Boldin led the team with 85 catches for 1,179 yards and seven touchdowns.

Anquan Boldin hints he'll return to 49ers

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(1/21/2014)49ers receiver Anquan Boldin, an impending free agent, hinted he'll be back with the team in 2014. “Thank you @49ers fans for embracing my family and I during our first year in San Francisco,” Boldin tweeted. “Your support this year was amazing.”

ProFootballTalk.com notes Boldin referred to his "first year" in San Fran, implying there will be a second. That remains to be seen when free agency starts in under two months.

Boldin led the 49ers with 85 catches for 1,179 yards and seven touchdowns.

Anquan Boldin scores first postseason TD for 49ers

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(1/19/2014)49ers receiver Anquan Boldin came up big as he scored his eighth postseason touchdown, and his first for San Francisco in Sunday's NFC Championship game against the Seahawks.

Boldin was charged with a pair of drops earlier in the game, but made it up with a leaping catch over Earl Thomas for a 26-yard touchdown, which gave the lead back to San Francisco with 6:29 remaining in the third quarter. He led the team with five catches for 53 yards and a touchdown on nine targets in a 23-17 loss.

Anquan Boldin has great Championship round history

by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer

(1/16/2014)49ers receiver Anquan Boldin is playing in his third conference title game in a row Sunday at Seattle in the NFC Championship Game. He has done well in his previous two trips, so hopefully the third time remains the charm.

Over the past two years, Boldin has played in the Championship round twice while with the Ravens, and both games were against the Patriots. He had six catches for 101 yards against New England in 2011 and five catches for 60 yards and two touchdowns against the Patriots in 2012.

If Boldin can play well again this week, he could be making a repeat trip to the Super Bowl, but this is a tough matchup. The last time Boldin played in Seattle he was swallowed up by standout cornerback Richard Sherman, who shadowed Boldin and held him to one catch for 7 yards on four targets.

In the rematch, Boldin had the benefit of a healthy Michael Crabtree, and he got free for six catches for 93 on eight targets. We're expecting a similar performance this week, especially since Colin Kaepernick relies on Boldin to make big plays (he had eight catches for 136 yards last week at Carolina on 12 targets).

Boldin also has been dominant in the playoffs overall the past three seasons with double digits in Fantasy points in six of eight games. We like Boldin this week despite the tough matchup, and if you need a receiver in the Playoff Challenge then consider him a quality option.

Will Seahawks' secondary get away with overly physical play?

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(1/15/2014)Over the last four years, fewer penalties have been called during the playoffs than during the regular season, according to nflpenalties.com. This year's playoff games are averaging about two fewer penalties per game.

Seattle led the league in pass interference penalties during the regular season. Cornerback Richard Sherman drew nine flags overall.

"They're one of those teams that is willing to get a couple of (defensive holding, illegal contact or interference) penalties to be able to play the way they do," Giants receiver Hakeem Nicks told the New York Post. "Out of 60 snaps, they're willing to trade three or four (penalties). They just take their chances."

Seattle coach Pete Carroll was asked if his team might benefit from an official swallowing his whistle in Sunday's NFC Championship Game. "I don't know if it's going to be an advantage or not," he said. "It will be equal, I'm sure."

Anquan Boldin dominates Panthers

Boldin was Colin Kaepernick's main target all day. He finished the game with eight receptions for 136 yards. He managed to get behind the defense for a 45 yard reception in the third quarter. Though Boldin didn't score on the play, the 49ers scored just a few plays later. Boldin will have his hands full next week against Seattle.

Anquan Boldin held to 38 yards

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(1/5/2014)49ers receiver Anquan Boldin wasn't a huge part of his team's 23-20 playoff win in Green Bay. He caught three of six targets for 38 yards.

Boldin visits the Panthers in next Sunday's divisional playoffs. In Week 10, Boldin caught three passes for 23 yards in the 10-9 loss to Carolina.

Michael Crabtree opening things up for Anquan Boldin

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(1/1/2014)The return of receiver Michael Crabtree has changed the way defenses play the 49ers, coach Jim Harbaugh said Wednesday.

“He’s a huge threat," Harbaugh said. "I think last week they basically matched [Cardinals corner Patrick] Peterson up on him the whole game and we had a mismatch with Anquan Boldin. So, I think defenses are trying to do things to stop him now, which opens other people up.”

Crabtree caught three ball for 29 yards Week 17, while Boldin hauled in nine passes for 145 yards and a touchdown. The 49ers visit Green Bay in a playoff game Sunday.

Coach admits team unable to replace Anquan Boldin

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(1/1/2014)John Harbaugh has admitted that the Ravens were hurt this season by their inability to replace the production lost when wide receiver Anquan Boldin was traded to the 49ers.

Premier wideout Torrey Smith contributed 65 catches for 1,128 yards, but a career low four touchdowns. No other wide receiver managed more than 524 yards through the air.

"If we had been able to replace Anquan, then ... Defensively, we were able to replace those guys, and it showed up in the way we performed on defense," Harbaugh told the team website. "We probably weren't able to do that the same way with Anquan, unfortunately."

Anquan Boldin ends regular season with touchdown, 100-yard game

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(12/29/2013)49ers wide receiver Anquan Boldin ended the regular season on a high note as he scored his seventh touchdown of the season in Week 17 at Arizona.

Boldin came down with an over-the-shoulder grab in the end zone for a 4-yard score in the opening quarter. He caught nine of 11 passes thrown his way for 149 yards and a touchdown in a 23-20 victory. He ended the regular season with 87 catches for 1,179 yards and seven touchdowns.

Boldin will look to extend his scoring streak to three games when the 49ers travel to Green Bay for a showdown against the Packers in the opening round of the playoffs. He had 13 receptions for 208 yards and a touchdown in the season opener against the Packers.

Anquan Boldin seeking back-to-back games with TDs

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(12/26/2013)49ers receiver Anquan Boldin will try to reach the end zone in back-to-back games for only the second time this season heading into final week of the regular season against Arizona.

Boldin caught six of the seven passes thrown his way for 72 yards and a touchdown in a win over the Falcons in Week 16. He has 76 catches for 1,030 yards and six touchdowns. In a 32-20 win over the Cardinals in Week 6, Boldin was limited to only three catches for 28 yards on eight targets.

The Cardinals have only allowed two touchdowns to wide receivers over the previous six games. Opposing wide receivers have scored 17.13 Fantasy points per game against the Cardinals this season. Consider him a solid starting option for Week 17.

Anquan Boldin surpasses 1,000 receiving yards

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(12/24/2013)With a 22-yard catch vs. Atlanta, 49ers receiver Anquan Boldin went over 1,000 yards for the sixth time in his career and first since 2009. Boldin finished with six catches on seven targets for 72 yards and a touchdown.

Boldin joined Michael Crabtree (2012) as the only 49ers to surpass 1,000 receiving yards since Terrell Owens did it in 2003.

Boldin tied Crabtree for the team lead in targets. He scored for the first time since Week 12 on a quick screen, squeezing between the blocks of tight ends Vernon Davis and Vance McDonald for a 10-yard touchdown. It was his ninth touchdown catch on Monday Night Football, most among active NFL players.

Up to 1,030 receiving yards, Boldin visits Arizona in Week 17.

Anquan Boldin getting 'more honest looks' from defenses

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(12/18/2013)49ers receiver Anquan Boldin hasn't scored since Michael Crabtree returned from a torn Achilles tendon in Week 13. But Boldin's other numbers are up. Crabtree's presence has changed the way teams are defending San Francisco.

“We get a lot more honest looks from defenses because we have a balance across the field, as far as the capability to make plays," quarterback Colin Kaepernick told the San Francisco Chronicle. "That’s opened up a lot of things for Anquan."

In the seven games before Crabtree's return, Boldin averaged four catches for 50.3 yards. In three games with Crabtree, Bolden has averaged six catches for 81.3 yards.

Anquan Boldin held to less than 50 yards Week 15

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(12/15/2013)49ers wide receiver Anquan Boldin finished with less than 90 receiving yards for the first time in four games during a 33-14 win Week 15 at Tampa Bay. Boldin finished with three catches for 43 yards.

Despite being targeted a team-high eight times, Boldin had trouble breaking away from shutdown cornerback Darrelle Revis. Though, Boldin did get the best of Revis on his first catch midway through the second quarter. Revis would have stopped Boldin for a short gain had Boldin not broken a tackle and ended up with 25 yards on the catch and run.

Though, Boldin was bottled up for the rest of the afternoon, managing just two more receptions. He hasn't scored a touchdown in his last three games.

The 49ers are back in action Week 16 vs. Atlanta.

Will Anquan Boldin get stuck on Revis Island?

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(12/10/2013)49ers wide receiver Anquan Boldin will be the next receiver taking a trip to Revis Island, as a showdown is looming with Tampa Bay cornerback Darrelle Revis Week 15. Fantasy owners are hopeful, however, Boldin doesn't get stuck there.

Boldin has been pretty good for Fantasy owners lately, managing at least nine Fantasy points in four straight games. He's averaging 12.5 Fantasy points per week in that span.

Despite Revis' presence in the secondary, wide receivers have fared well against Tampa Bay this season. They are averaging 160.5 receiving yards and 22.9 Fantasy points per week. Wide receivers have also totaled 16 touchdowns in 13 games.

As far as No. 1 receivers, however, there haven't been a ton of great performances. Larry Fitzgerald had 12 Fantasy points Week 4, DeSean Jackson had 18 Fantasy points Week 6, Harry Douglas had 20 Fantasy points Week 7 and Calvin Johnson had 11 Fantasy points Week 12, which is pretty much it for top performances from No. 1 receivers.

Boldin did post six catches for 93 yards against a very good Seattle defense in Week 14, so perhaps Boldin will be able to hold his own Week 15. It's worth tempering expectations, but Boldin could be used as a low-end No. 2 Fantasy receiver.

Anquan Boldin goes off for 90-plus yards again

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(12/8/2013)49ers wide receiver Anquan Boldin enjoyed another dominant performance as he fell seven yards shy of the century mark during Sunday's win over the Seahawks in Week 14.

Boldin caught a pair of passes for 20 and 27 yards and led the way with four grabs for 66 yards in the first half. He was limited to just two receptions in the second half and finished the game with six catches for 93 yards (15.5 yards per reception) in a 19-17 victory. He was targeted eight times.

Boldin has racked up at least 93 yards in each of his last three games. He has 285 yards over that span. He'll look to stay productive in Week 15 against the Buccaneers in Tampa.

Anquan Boldin has not fared well in the past vs. Seattle

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(12/5/2013)49ers wide receiver Anquan Boldin had his worst game of the season his last time out against the Seahawks. In a 29-3 Week 2 loss in Seattle, Boldin was shadowed by cornerback Richard Sherman and was limited to only one catch for 7 yards. He'll be looking to bounce back from his recent struggles against Seattle at home in Week 14.

Boldin has been rolling as of late, notching back-to-back games of at least 90-plus yards. He has also scored three touchdowns over his last three games. Boldin has 61 receptions for 822 yards and five touchdowns this season.

Opposing wide receivers have scored 14.00 Fantasy points per game in CBSSports.com standard leagues this season. However, four wideouts have found the end zone over the previous four games against Seattle. If Boldin will likely be shadowed by Sherman or Brandon Browner all game, so consider him a low-end starting option in most formats for Week 14.

Anquan Boldin racks up 98 yards in Week 13 win

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(12/1/2013)49ers wide receiver Anquan Boldin enjoyed another productive performance as he cracked the 90-yard mark for the second straight week during Sunday’s win over the Rams in Week 13.

Boldin caught six of the seven passes thrown his way for 67 yards in the first half. He could have had more but the Rams were flagged three times in the first half on passes intended for Boldin. He finished the game with nine receptions for 98 yards on 13 targets in a 23-13 victory.

Boldin has 20 grabs for 248 yards and three touchdowns over his last three games. He'll look to stay productive at home against the Seahawks in Week 14. He was limited to only one catch for 7 yards in Week 2 against Seattle.

It may be hard to keep Anquan Boldin on your bench Week 13

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(11/26/2013)49ers wide receiver Anquan Boldin will be looking to extend his scoring streak to three games during Sunday's home matchup against the Rams in Week 13.

Boldin found the end zone twice and racked up 94 yards on five receptions in Week 12 against the Redskins. He'll face a St. Louis secondary that has allowed one touchdown to a wide receiver over the previous three games. That touchdown came to Brandon Marshall in Week 12. Opposing wide receivers have scored 22.00 Fantasy points per game this season against the Rams.

Boldin has received at least six targets in all but two of San Francisco's 11 games this season. He's scored three touchdowns over his last two games, so it'll be hard to keep him on your bench. Consider him a solid starting option in most formats for Week 13.

Anquan Boldin strikes twice in win over Washington

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(11/26/2013)49ers wide receiver Anquan Boldin scored in back-to-back games for the first time this season during Monday’s contest against the Redskins in Week 12.

Boldin came down with a 19-yard reception in the end zone for his fourth touchdown of the season. He then grabbed a 6-yard pass in the end zone for his first multi-touchdown game of the season. He caught five of the six passes thrown his way for a team-high 94 yards and a touchdown in a 27-6 victory.

Boldin has three touchdowns over his last two games. He'll look to extend his scoring streak to three games in Week 13 at home against the Rams.

Anquan Boldin has strong history vs. Redskins, DeAngelo Hall

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(11/21/2013)49ers receiver Anquan Boldin carries momentum into Week 12 at Washington. He's coming off his first touchdown catch since Week 4, and his nine targets at New Orleans were his most since Week 1.

Boldin, who's in his first year in San Fran, played the Redskins five times as a member of the Ravens and Cardinals. Most recently, he torched Washington for three catches, 78 yards and two touchdowns in Baltimore's 31-28 loss last December. Fans will remember Boldin dragging cornerback DeAngelo Hall for a 28-yard gain down the sideline. In four career games vs. Washington, Boldin has five touchdown grabs.

This year's Redskins allow the 10th-most Fantasy points to opposing wideouts, 24.2 per game. With Mario Manningham getting up to speed, Boldin should see less bracket coverage. Consider him a WR3 for Monday night.

Anquan Boldin tops Niners receivers in loss to Saints

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(11/17/2013)Wide receiver Anquan Boldin didn't score a touchdown in a second-half drive for the 49ers in New Orleans on Sunday. But he did catch three passes for 31 yards on the march that resulted in a field goal and 20-14 lead.

Boldin had already opened the scoring for his team with an 11-yard touchdown reception from Colin Kaepernick that knotted the game at 7-7 early in the second quarter. He finished with team-highs in catches with six and yards with 56 on nine targets, but his work was in vain as San Francisco lost the game. It was his top catch total since Week 1.

He will attempt to help his team to victory next Monday night in Washington.

Anquan Boldin slump continues on Sunday

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(11/10/2013)The slide continued for 49ers wide receiver Anquan Boldin on Sunday. His five-game slump now includes a three-catch, 23-yard performance in a Week 10 loss to the Panthers.

He has just 17 catches for 202 yards and no touchdowns in the last five games. He managed just one catch for 9 yards in the second half against Carolina. Boldin was not solely to blame for a performance in which he was targeted five times. A furious pass rush often prevented San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick from getting rid of the ball.

Boldin, who snagged 24 passes for 372 yards and two touchdowns in his first four games this season, will try to rediscover that form when his team plays at New Orleans in Week 11.

Slipping Anquan Boldin a risky Fantasy play against Panthers

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(11/6/2013)The fall is likely temporary, but the Fantasy stock is dropping for 49ers wide receiver Anquan Boldin. And it's quite likely that it could bottom out in Week 10 against Carolina.

Boldin has slowed considerably after a fast start. Since catching 24 passes for 372 yards and two touchdowns in the first four games, he has just 13 receptions for 169 yards and no scores in four games since.

His outlook looks even dimmer against the Panthers, who have not yielded a 100-yard game to a featured receiver since Week 2. They have held down the likes of Victor Cruz, Larry Fitzgerald and Vincent Jackson during that time.

Boldin remains a must-play because he could break out again any week, even this one against a Carolina team that ranks second in the NFL in points allowed (106) and first in touchdown passes surrendered with just seven. But Fantasy owners shouldn't expect a point explosion.

The three CBSSports.com senior Fantasy writers have virtually no faith that Boldin will rebound against the Panthers. Nathan Zegura doesn't even list him among his top 48 choices at wide receiver in Week 10. That might be a bit extreme and Boldin should probably remain in most Fantasy lineups. But at this point and against that opponent, he's a bit of a risk.

Anquan Boldin goes for 56 yards Week 8

by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com

(10/27/2013)San Francisco wide receiver Anquan Boldin was involved early in the 49ers' blowout win over Jacksonville on Sunday of Week 8 from London. As the Niners began blowing out the Jaguars, he was less and less needed.

In the end, Boldin finished with four receptions for 56 yards and did not score in the game for Colin Kaepernick and the Niners. He was targeted a team-high six times. His longest catch went for 21 yards.

Boldin hasn't scored a touchdown in four consecutive games as the Niners head into the Week 9 bye. They return Week 10 against Carolina.

Anquan Boldin looking to score against Jaguars

by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com

(10/25/2013)49ers wide receiver Anquan Boldin will take the field in London on Sunday of Week 8 against Jacksonville. Boldin hasn't had a big game in terms of Fantasy points since Week 4 and is looking to change that from Wembley Stadium.

The former Ravens receiver has 22 catches for 224 yards and a touchdown in his three career games against Jacksonville when he was with Baltimore. His score against them came in his last meeting in 2011.

The Jaguars have been a lowly football team this season and are allowing the 11th-most Fantasy points per game to opposing wide receivers on the year. Only the Bills and Eagles have allowed more WR touchdowns, though Jacksonville has only given up one 100-yard game this season through the air. It is true, the Jaguars are easier beaten on the ground and we should see a steady dose of Frank Gore Sunday in London.

We're not exactly sure how to rank Boldin for the Week 8 game, but suggest starting him in most Fantasy formats. He's anywhere from a solid No. 2 to a No. 3 Fantasy wideout for Sunday's game.

Anquan Boldin gets back on track

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(10/20/2013)49ers wide receiver Anquan Boldin, who was limited to only 28 yards last week, bounced back with a solid performance during Sunday's win over the Titans in Week 7.

Boldin made several acrobatic plays and finished with three catches for 43 yards in the first half. He only had two more catches the rest of the way. He was targeted six times and finished with five catches for 74 yards in a 31-17 victory.

Boldin has 34 receptions for 495 yards and two touchdowns through seven games. He'll look to keep things going in Week 8 against the Jaguars in London.

Anquan Boldin in search of big game

by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer

(10/18/2013)49ers receiver Anquan Boldin heads into Week 7 at Tennessee looking for a big game. He might not find it against the Titans.

The Titans have been fantastic in their defense of opposing receivers this season. DeAndre Hopkins in Week 2 is the only receiver to reach double digits in Fantasy points against this defense, and Hopkins and Jerricho Cotchery in Week 1 are the only receivers to score touchdowns, including matchups with Antonio Brown and Andre Johnson.

Granted, they haven't faced a gauntlet of tough receiving corps with matchups against the Jets, Kansas City and Seattle the past three games, but Boldin has also been non-existent of late with one game with double digits in Fantasy points in his past five outings. He has four Fantasy points combined the past two weeks against Houston and Arizona despite 14 targets, and he's suffering as a result of the 49ers devotion to their running game.

Until Boldin starts to produce on a consistent basis he should be considered just a No. 3 Fantasy receiver at best. You can probably find better options this week based on the matchup and his recent play.

Anquan Boldin held under 30 yards again

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(10/13/2013)49ers receiver Anquan Boldin was targeted eight times in the win over Arizona, but caught just three passes for 28 yards. He has 49 receiving yards the past two weeks.

Boldin is struggling to gain separation and has cooled down since his monster performance in the opener. He'll try to get going Week 7 at Tennessee.

Anquan Boldin makes just two catches

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(10/7/2013)49ers receiver Anquan Boldin tied for the team lead with six targets, but caught just two balls for 21 yards against Houston. It was his second dud this season.

Boldin will try to be more productive in Week 6 against his former team, the Cardinals.

Anquan Boldin hopes to be consistent in Week 5

by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer

(10/4/2013)49ers receiver Anquan Boldin has been up and down with his performance heading into Week 5 against the Texans. He's had two standout weeks and two weeks where he struggled.

We expect Week 5 to be on the positive side.

Boldin is coming off a solid outing at St. Louis in Week 4 when he had five catches for 90 yards and a touchdown. It was his best performance since Week 1 against Green Bay when he had 26 Fantasy points. But in between those weeks, Boldin combined for six Fantasy points over a two-game span against Seattle and Indianapolis.

This week, Boldin should shine against the Texans. Houston has only allowed three touchdowns to opposing receivers and only two have reached double digits in Fantasy points, but Boldin's two best games this year against the Packers and Rams have come when tight Vernon Davis was healthy. And Davis will play this week, drawing coverage away from Boldin.

Boldin has also faced the Texans five times since 2005, and he is averaging nine Fantasy points against Houston over that span. We're counting on a better performance this week, and he should be started in all leagues.

Anquan Boldin's success hinges on running back, tight end?

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(10/3/2013)After seeing a decline in production Week 2 and Week 3, 49ers wide receiver Anquan Boldin re-emerged Week 4 at St. Louis with five catches for 90 yards and one touchdown. Boldin said it's clear why he had success -- the return of tight end Vernon Davis from a hamstring injury.

"If he's not in there, I know I'm going to get doubled," Boldin told 49ers.com. "If you have a guy like him that can take the top of the defense, defenses tend to roll to him some too. It kind of takes some of the pressure off of me, takes some of the double teams off. He's an added weapon for us."

Boldin's two biggest plays Week 4 -- a 42-yard catch and 20-yard touchdown reception -- came when he had a one-on-one matchup with Rams cornerback Cortland Finnegan. Boldin also noted running back Frank Gore's big game allowed for single coverage on the outside.

"There were times where they had to go man because of how we were hitting them in the running game," Boldin said. "When we run the ball that way, it's tough for teams to double-team anybody. You have to get eight (defenders) in the box, which leaves us one-on-one outside. As long as we can keep running the ball, Frank keeps hitting them and popping them for big yards, that will loosen up coverage outside."

Anquan Boldin scores in big Week 4

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(9/27/2013)49ers wide receiver Anquan Boldin got going early in Week 4 against the Rams, and he finished with his best game since Week 1 in a 35-11 win.

After being held without a catch in the first quarter, Boldin had a huge second quarter. He brought in three receptions for 69 yards in the second quarter, including a 20-yards touchdown. Boldin finished the game with five receptions for 90 yards overall, his best numbers since the opener.

Boldin has 372 yards on 24 catches with two touchdowns in four games, and he has at least five receptions and 67 yards in three of four games. He will look to continue his success in Week 5, when the 49ers take on the Texans.

Anquan Boldin faces solid matchup Thursday

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(9/25/2013)49ers wide receiver Anquan Boldin's status as the team's lone reliable receiver paid off in Week 1, but his production has been disappointing since. Can he get back on track in Week 4 against the Saints?

If ever Boldin is going to turn things around, Thursday's game could be a good chance. The Rams have struggled against wide receivers this season, allowing an average of 29.3 Fantasy points per game. That includes 203.3 yards per game and five total touchdowns.

Opposing teams have been able to focus on Boldin, but the Rams have consistently struggled against other team's No. 1 receivers. Through three games, they have given up 300 yards on 23 catches, with four touchdowns to their opponents' top options.

Boldin is by no means a sure thing in Week 4, but he is worth using in the majority of formats given the matchup.

Anquan Boldin the only reliable 49ers wideout

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(9/22/2013)49ers wideout Anquan Boldin led the team with five catches for 67 yards in the loss to the Colts. He was targeted eight times as the other receivers failed to get open.

Boldin's Week 3 performance was a nice bounceback after he was held to one 7-yard catch in Seattle. But Boldin needs tight end Vernon Davis to return from his hamstring injury, or else defenses will be free to blanket him.

Boldin visits the Rams on Thursday.

Anquan Boldin aiming to rip Colts again

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(9/17/2013)Anquan Boldin thrashed the Colts in last season's wild-card playoff. As a member of the Ravens, Boldin caught five passes for a franchise-record 145 yards and the clinching touchdown in Baltimore's 24-9 win.

The 49ers' No. 1 receiver plays the Colts in Week 3 after getting stifled by Seattle's Richard Sherman to the tune of one 7-yard catch. That followed a monster Week 1 in which Boldin went off for 13 catches, 208 yards and a touchdown.

Safe to say the 32-year-old will find a middle ground Sunday against Indy's average secondary. With Vernon Davis fighting a hamstring problem, Boldin will see plenty of targets. Look for him to bounce back in a big way.

Seahawks cornerback shuts down Anquan Boldin

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(9/16/2013)With Seahawks cornerback Brandon Browner out Week 2 vs. San Francisco with a hamstring injury, cornerback Richard Sherman pleaded with the coaches to allow him to shadow 49ers wide receiver Anquan Boldin, who was coming off a 208-yard outing Week 1. Sherman got his wish and the Seahawks got results.

"I asked coach for the challenge," Sherman said, per the Everett Herald. "I wanted to follow him. There was a lot said this week; he had a great game last weekend. . . There’s a lot of talk about elite corners, and who follows who, etcetera, etcetera. I wanted to negate that. When BB’s out the defense gets a little different. Obviously Walter (Thurmond) and Byron (Maxwell) did a great job -- shoot, they’re elite caliber corners -- but I asked for it. It was no disrespect to those guys, they’re great corners, but I wanted the matchup."

Sherman held Boldin to one catch for 7 yards -- disappointing Fantasy Football owners everywhere.

"Being physical," Sherman said when asked what was the key to dealing with Boldin. "A lot of people think he’s just going to out-physical you the whole game. I think I countered that with physicality."

Anquan Boldin takes step back in Week 2

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(9/16/2013)49ers wide receiver Anquan Boldin, who had a record-shattering performance in Week 1, was practically a non-factor during Sunday night's contest against the Seahawks in Week 2.

Boldin was covered by Richard Sherman throughout most of the night and was held without a catch for three-plus quarters. He caught a short, 7-yard pass at the 9:30 mark in the fourth quarter for his only gain of the night. He was targeted four times and finished with only one catch for seven yards in a 29-3 defeat.

Boldin has 14 catches for 215 yards through his first two games. He'll look to bounce back in Week 2 against the Colts.

Anquan Boldin ready for difficult matchup

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(9/12/2013)49ers receiver Anquan Boldin will be looking to keep momentum going heading into a tough Week 2 matchup at Seattle.

Boldin was clearly quarterback Colin Kaepernick's preferred target in Week 1. He was targeted 17 times and finished with 13 grabs for 208 yards and a touchdown in his San Francisco debut. He'll face a Seattle defense that allowed the sixth-fewest passing yards last season. The Seahawks gave up only 125 passing yards against the Panthers last week.

Boldin was held to only two catches for 22 yards in his previous meeting against the Seahawks in 2011 as a member of the Ravens. Boldin may be able to create some macthup problems if he is lined up at the slot like he was in Week 1. If that's the case, then he may find a way to avoid Richard Sherman. It would be foolish to expect another 200-yard game out of Boldin against this defense, but it's also tough to sit him the week after a monster performance. For now, consider him a viable starting option in most formats heading into Week 2.

Anquan Boldin cracks 200 yards in 49ers debut

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(9/8/2013)It took Anquan Boldin until Week 4 to reach 200 receiving yards last season. Boldin, who signed with the 49ers in the offseason, reached 200-plus yards in his San Francisco debut against the Packers in Week 1. It was the second 200-yard performance of his career.

After a brief scuffle in the sidelines, Colin Kaepernick found Boldin up the middle for a 10-yard strike in the second quarter. Boldin was targeted 17 times and finished with 13 grabs for 208 yards and a touchdown in a 34-28 victory.

His 13 catches were the most he’s had in a game since Week 12 of the 2008 season against the Giants. Boldin, who had just one 100-yard game last season, notched his 34th career 100-yard game. He also became the first San Francisco player with at least 10 catches, 100 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown in a season opener.

The 49ers will travel to Seattle for a Week 2 showdown on Sunday night.

Anquan Boldin not worth starting in opener

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(9/6/2013)49ers receiver Anquan Boldin will make his season debut against an unfamiliar opponent. Boldin faced the Packers only three times in his career. It'll be his first meeting against Green Bay since 2009.

Boldin fell 79 yards shy of 1,000 yards receiving last season and should be the primary wide receiver, especially with Michael Crabtree and Mario Manningham on the PUP list.

The Packers allowed three touchdowns in two meetings, and allowed an average of 157.7 yards per game against opposing wide receivers last season. Expect Boldin to receive the bulk of Colin Kaepernick's targets and emerge as a big-play wide receiver. That said, he should be viewed as a low-end option in most Fantasy formats heading into Week 1.

Anquan Boldin held without a catch

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(8/25/2013)Veteran 49ers wideout Anquan Boldin did not make a catch in Sunday night's dress-rehearsal game against the Vikings. He has two catches for 14 yards in the preseason.

Anquan Boldin makes San Francisco debut

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(8/9/2013)49ers receiver Anquan Boldin made his preseason debut with his new team Thursday night against the Broncos.

Boldin, who was acquired from Baltimore in the offseason, worked in the opening drive before being pulled. He caught his first pass for a 10-yard gain and a first down. He finished with two catches for 14 yards in a 10-6 defeat.

"I had that rapport with Kurt [Warner in Arizona]," Boldin said. "Then I had it with Joe [Flacco]. Now I see it growing with Colin. The great part about it is that there's been a lot of communication between us. Every play we're talking. It's like: 'What are you seeing? What do you like? What don't you like?' I think when you have that much communication it shows on the field."

Anquan Boldin lining up in slot

The Santa Rosa Press-Democrat reports that even though Michael Crabtree (Achilles) is out, the 49ers have continued to use Boldin, who was acquired in a trade from Baltimore, in the slot during team drills this offseason. To help replace Crabtree, the 49ers have lined up Vernon Davis as an outside receiver.

Boldin already 'making plays'

by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer

(5/29/2013)The Sacramento Bee reports that new 49ers receiver Anquan Boldin is fitting in well with his new team. Boldin, acquired in a trade from Baltimore, is trying to prove he can help San Francisco get over the loss of Michael Crabtree (Achilles). The report said that in Tuesday's practice Boldin showed that it might not take long for him to pick up the offense and replace Crabtree as Colin Kaepernick's favorite target. "You got a good look at what he's been doing," coach Jim Harbaugh said. "He's picked up the system fast and making plays, big catches in tight areas."

Boldin missing this week's OTAs

by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer

(5/22/2013)49ers receiver Michael Crabtree tore his Achilles tendon on Tuesday and has undergone surgery. The injury now elevates Anquan Boldin to No. 1 on the depth chart. Boldin was traded to the 49ers this offseason from the Ravens but he was not in attendance for OTA workouts this week because of a prior commitment.

Boldin excited to join 49ers

by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer

(4/15/2013)In an interview with CBSSports.com, new 49ers receiver Anquan Boldin said he's excited about his trade from Baltimore to San Francisco. "I embrace change," Boldin said. "For me, I think its a great opportunity. I feel like the job that I was brought to Baltimore to do, I accomplished that. I feel good in that aspect. Its on to another challenge in life." He's also excited about working with Colin Kaepernick. "You look at Kaepernick, the skys the limit for him," Boldin said. "Hes a very talented quarterback. I hope we all can get better." He said he's never played with a quarterback as athletic as Kaepernick. "I think the thing that gets overlooked with him is that hes a quarterback," Boldin added. "People look at his athletic ability, but they underestimate how strong of an arm that he has and how intelligent that he is as a quarterback. Thats what Im excited about."

Ravens will miss Boldin

by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer

(3/19/2013)Ravens coach John Harbaugh said at the NFL owners meeting in Phoenix on Tuesday that the team really wanted to keep receiver Anquan Boldin, but "when it came down to it, the numbers didnt work for either (side)." So Harbaugh called his brother, Jim, with the 49ers to work out a trade. It was me to my brother," John Harbaugh said. "I called him up and just said, Would you be interested? He said, Heck yeah." John Harbaugh said the 49ers, who gave up a sixth-round pick for Boldin, got a real asset. "Anquan is a great player, theres just no denying it," John Harbaugh said. "I know they got a great player, they got a great leader, they got a guy that will be a perfect fit in their offense in a lot of ways, and they realized that right away. ... Hes just a strong receiver. Hes a guy thats reliable, hes dependable. Hes going to be there every game, you know hes going to be at every practice. Hes very solid. Hes a playmaker.

Niners trade for WR Boldin

by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer

(3/11/2013)The Ravens have traded receiver Anquan Boldin to the 49ers in exchange for a sixth-round pick. In three seasons with the Ravens Boldin averaged 62 catches for 881.7 yards per year with 14 total touchdowns (four in 2012). He went on a tear in the 2012 postseason, ripping opponents (including the Niners) for four more scores over 22 catches for 380 yards. Boldin's contract will remain unchanged, ProFootballTalk.com reports.

Boldin: I'll retire if cut

by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer

(2/8/2013)NBC Sports reports that Ravens receiver Anquan Boldin said he will retire if the team cuts him this offseason as a salary-cap move. He later told The Jim Rome Show on CBS Sports Radio he "definitely expects" to be back with the Ravens. Boldin has a $7.531 million salary-cap figure and a $6 million base salary in the final year of his contract for 2013. For me thats not something that I worry about, Boldin said Friday. I think you go out and let your play speak for itself. ... Baltimore is the only place I want to play. Its the last place that I will play. For me, Ill retire a Raven, Im not putting on any other uniform. After catching 65 passes for 921 yards and four touchdowns during the regular season, Boldin hauled in 22 catches for 380 yards and four touchdowns in the playoffs, as he averaged 17.3 yards per reception.

Ravens hope to keep Boldin

by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer

(2/7/2013)The Baltimore Sun reports that although there has been speculation that receiver Anquan Boldin could be a potential salary-cap casualty since he has a $7.531 million salary-cap figure and a $6 million base salary in the final year of his contract, the reality is the Ravens would like to hold onto him. They haven't reached out yet to Boldin to initiate a potential contract extension, but it's regarded as a strong possibility at this point since none of the younger receivers have emerged as a potential replacement.

Boldin comes up big in SB XLVII

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(2/4/2013)Ravens receiver Anquan Boldin entered Sunday with just four touchdown grabs in the regular season. He found the end zone for the fourth time this postseason during Super Bowl XLVII against the 49ers. Joe Flacco connected with Boldin for a 13-yard strike for the game's first score in the opening quarter. He was targeted 10 times and finished with six catches for 104 yards and a score in a 34-31 victory.

Boldin comes up big in SB XLVII

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(2/4/2013)Ravens receiver Anquan Boldin entered Sunday with just four touchdown grabs in the regular season. He found the end zone for the fourth time this postseason during Super Bowl XLVII against the 49ers. Joe Flacco connected with Boldin for a 13-yard strike for the game's first score in the opening quarter. He was targeted 10 times and finished with six catches for 104 yards and a score in a 34-31 victory.

Boldin hopes to remain productive

by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer

(1/31/2013)Ravens receiver Anquan Boldin hopes to stay hot in Super Bowl XLVII against the 49ers in New Orleans on Sunday. Boldin is having an amazing postseason thus far. He has 16 catches for 276 yards and three touchdowns through three games against Indianapolis, Denver and New England. He also has a good matchup in this game since the 49ers have allowed multiple receivers to score double digits in Fantasy points in each playoff game (James Jones and Greg Jennings for the Packers and Julio Jones and Roddy White for the Falcons). Combined in the playoffs, San Francisco has given up 41 catches for 524 yards and four touchdowns to opposing receivers.

Boldin punches Super Bowl ticket

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(1/20/2013)Ravens wide receiver Anquan Boldin turned in another impressive performance as he posted his second multi-touchdown game of the year during Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Ravens. Boldin came up big in the fourth quarter as he scored on a 3-yard pass from Joe Flacco and then an 11-yard strike to put the game away. He was targeted eight times and finished with five grabs for 60 yards in a 28-13 victory.

Boldin ready for AFC Championship

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(1/20/2013)Ravens wide receiver Anquan Boldin was listed as active for Sunday's AFC Championship game against New England despite dealing with a shoulder injury. The last time Boldin faced the Patriots in Week 3 he had four catches for 48 yards on seven targets. But in the AFC Championship Game against the Patriots last year he had six catches for 101 yards.

Boldin playing well in playoffs

by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer

(1/18/2013)Ravens receiver Anquan Boldin is hoping to play well in the AFC Championship Game at New England on Sunday. Boldin has been playing well of late. He has at least seven Fantasy points in five of his past six games, and he has 18 targets through two playoff games. The last time Boldin faced the Patriots in Week 3 he had four catches for 48 yards on seven targets. But in the AFC Championship Game against the Patriots last year he had six catches for 101 yards.

Boldin nets 71 yards in playoff game

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(1/12/2013)Ravens wide receiver Anquan Boldin turned in another productive performance but was held out of the end zone during Saturday's AFC Divisional Playoff game against the Broncos. Boldin was targeted 11 times and finished with a team-high six catches for 71 yards in a 38-35 double overtime victory. He was the third-leading receiver on the team, behind Jacoby Jones (77 yards) and Torrey Smith (98 yards).

Boldin active for Ravens

by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com

(1/12/2013)Ravens wide receiver Anquan Boldin is active and starting in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Denver Saturday. Boldin was considered probable to play on the injury report with a nagging shoulder injury. He was able to practice without much limitation during the week and is fine to face the Broncos. Boldin has at least nine Fantasy points in four of his past five games, including the Wild Card win against the Colts when he had five catches for 145 yards and a touchdown.

Boldin on track to play Saturday

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(1/11/2013)Baltimore wide receiver Anquan Boldin practiced without limitation throughout the week despite dealing with a nagging shoulder injury. He is listed as probable for Saturday's Divisional Playoff game at Denver. Boldin has at least nine Fantasy points in four of his past five games, including the Wild Card win against the Colts when he had five catches for 145 yards and a touchdown.

Boldin playing well of late

by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer

(1/10/2013)Ravens receiver Anquan Boldin heads into the Divisional round of the playoffs at Denver hoping to stay hot. Boldin has at least nine Fantasy points in four of his past five games, including the Wild Card win against the Colts when he had five catches for 145 yards and a touchdown. He has a tough matchup, however, since he faced the Broncos in Week 15 and was held to no catches on six targets. Still, the No. 2 receiver for each team has had some success against Denver this year with six reaching double digits in Fantasy points this season.

Boldin takes flight after halftime

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(1/6/2013)Veteran receiver Anquan Boldin was the offensive star of the game for Baltimore during its 24-9 Wild Card win against the Colts. Boldin had a very quiet first half Sunday, failing to record a catch on two targets, but he came to life after halftime. Boldin finished with a game-high 145 receiving yards and one touchdown on five catches. His first and longest reception of the afternoon was a 50-yard catch in the third quarter. His 18-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter capped the scoring for Baltimore. Boldin was targeted seven times.

Boldin back for playoff game

(1/6/2013)Ravens wide receiver Anquan Boldin dressed out for Sunday's Wild Card game against the Colts after being listed as probable with a shoulder injury. Boldin sat out Week 17 due to the injury.

Boldin ready for Wild Card weekend

by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer

(1/4/2013)Ravens receiver Anquan Boldin practiced in full for a third straight day and is probable for his team's playoff game vs. Indianapolis. Boldin missed the Week 17 finale at Cincinnati with a shoulder injury.

Boldin back at practice

by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer

(1/2/2013)The Baltimore Sun reports that Ravens receiver Anquan Boldin practiced in full Wednesday. Boldin missed the Week 17 finale at Cincinnati with a shoulder injury. He is expected to play in the AFC Wild Card game against the Colts.